honorarium — [än΄ə rer′ē əm] n. pl. honorariums or honoraria [än΄ə rer′ēə] [L honorarium (donum), honorary (gift)] a payment as to a professional person for services on which no fee is set or legally obtainable … English World dictionary

honorarium — meaning a voluntary payment made for professional services instead of a formal fee, is pronounced with the third syllable as in air. The plural form is honorariums (preferably) or honoraria … Modern English usage

honorarium — ► NOUN (pl. honorariums or honoraria) ▪ a payment for professional services which are given nominally without charge. ORIGIN Latin, denoting a gift made on being admitted to public office … English terms dictionary

Honorarium — An honorarium is an ex gratia payment made to a person for their services in a volunteer capacity or for services for which fees are not traditionally required. This is used by groups such as schools or sporting clubs to pay coaches for their… … Wikipedia

honorarium — This word is occasionally used to refer to a fee (payment) for services rendered by an eminent or professional person. An honorarium is considered a reward for some act for which custom or tact forbids the setting of a fixed amount, or fee: The… … Dictionary of problem words and expressions